We know it’s not exactly a ‘feel good’ article, but then again, logistics blogs rarely are. Still, at Smart Directions, we know that sharing important information about dangerous or hazardous goods is pretty feel good stuff when you consider that it improves the quality and efficiency of our service to you, our clients. So, what Read More
Smart Directions are no stranger to the “problems of parcels” and redelivery in the UK. We know that it can be inconvenient, costly and chaotic when a delivery is booked but the goods are not received. In 2020, the cost of each failed delivery was estimated at £11.60*. That might not sound too expensive, until Read More
Let’s talk about the cardboard box. Every year, our logistic services support hundreds of businesses who ship their goods worldwide. We offer a fast, flexible and affordable service that they can rely on. Regardless of their sector or scale of operations, most retailers and suppliers continue to choose cardboard boxes as a lightweight and low-cost Read More
…Holidays, that is. (We definitely don’t fancy a nostalgic lunch break trip to branch!) The month of May has been full of long weekends thanks to May Day, the King’s Coronation and Springtime (we’re still not sure about that one, feels like a hat-trick for the sake of it) Figures released by the BBC suggest Read More
Marco? Polo? Do you know where the word “quarantine” comes from? You might be surprised to learn that it actually comes from the Venetians. If you’re not surprised, read on anyway. No one likes a teacher’s pet. In the 1400s, whilst grappling with the bubonic plague, the Venetians had the brilliant idea of isolating incoming Read More
